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2 years ago

"I am 3 times as old as Sue is," Frank said to Ann. "On the other hand, I am 15 years older than John while Sue is 1 year younger than John. How old am I?"
If J represents John's age, then which of the following equations could be used to solve the problem?
3J + 15 = 3J - 1
3(J + 15) = J - 1
J + 15 = 3J - 1
J + 15 = 3(J - 1)